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PART 1U.K.Introduction

Citation and commencementU.K.

1.  These Regulations may be cited as the Food Additives, Flavourings, Enzymes and Extraction Solvents (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 and come into force on the later of exit day or the day after the day on which they are made.

Commencement Information

I1Reg. 1 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

PART 2E+WAmendment of subordinate legislation

Amendment of the Food Additives, Flavourings, Enzymes and Extraction Solvents (England) Regulations 2013E+W

2.  The Food Additives, Flavourings, Enzymes and Extraction Solvents (England) Regulations 2013 M1 are amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I2Reg. 2 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

Marginal Citations

M1S.I. 2013/2210, to which there is an amendment not relevant to these Regulations.

[F13.  In regulation 10(b), for “the European Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”.]

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I3Reg. 3 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

4.  In regulation 14(1)(d) for “territory of the EU” substitute “ United Kingdom ”.

Commencement Information

I4Reg. 4 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

5.  Omit regulation 15.

Commencement Information

I5Reg. 5 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

6.  In Schedule 1—

(a)in Table 1 in the entry for Article 26.1 in the second column for “Commission” substitute “ Authority ”;

(b)in Table 2—

(i)in the entry for Article 21.1 (as read with Article 22) in the second column for “a language easily understandable to purchasers” substitute “ English, or in English and Welsh ”;

(ii)entry for Article 26.2 in the second column for “Commission” substitute “ Authority ”.

Commencement Information

I6Reg. 6 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

7.  In Schedule 2 in Table 1—

(a)in the entry for Article 10 in the second column for “Union” substitute “ domestic ”;

(b)in the entry for Article 19.2 in the second column for “Commission” substitute “ Authority ”;

(c)in the entry for Article 19.3 in the second column for “Commission” substitute “ Authority ”.

Commencement Information

I7Reg. 7 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

8.  In Schedule 3 in Table 1 in the entry for Article 9.5 in the second column for “Commission” substitute “ Authority ”.

Commencement Information

I8Reg. 8 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

9.  In Schedule 4 in Table 1—

(a)in the entry for Article 4 in the second column for “Union” substitute “ domestic ”;

(b)in the entry for Article 14.1 in the second column for “Commission” substitute “ Authority ”;

(c)in the entry for Article 14.2 in the second column for “Commission” substitute “ Authority ”.

Commencement Information

I9Reg. 9 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

PART 3U.K.Amendment of retained direct EU legislation

Amendment of Regulation (EC) No. 2065/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council on smoke flavourings used or intended for use in or on foodsU.K.

10.  Regulation (EC) No. 2065/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council on smoke flavourings used or intended for use in or on foods is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I10Reg. 10 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

11.  In Article 1—

(a)in paragraph 1 omit “internal”;

(b)in paragraph 2—

(i)in point (a) omit “Community”;

(ii)for point (b) substitute—

“(b)a procedure for the establishment of a list of authorised primary smoke condensates and primary tar fractions and their conditions of use in or on foods.”.

Commencement Information

I11Reg. 11 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

12.  In Article 3 at the end insert—

“5.  “Authority” means—

(a)as regards [F2England and Wales] , the Food Standards Agency;

(b)as regards Scotland, Food Standards [F3Scotland]

6.  “prescribe”, means prescribe by regulations;

7.  “appropriate authority” means—

(a)in relation to England, the Secretary of State;

(b)in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers;

(c)in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers;

F4(d). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8.  “Regulation 1321/2013” means Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 1321/2013 establishing the Union list of authorised smoke flavouring primary products for use as such in or on foods and/or for the production of derived smoke flavourings;

F59.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .”.

Textual Amendments

F4Words in reg. 12 omitted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Food and Feed Hygiene and Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1504), regs. 1(2), 18(3)(b)

F5Words in reg. 12 omitted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Food and Feed Hygiene and Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1504), regs. 1(2), 18(3)(c)

Commencement Information

I12Reg. 12 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

13.  In Article 5(3)—

(a)for “Community legislation” substitute “ retained EU law ”;

(b)omit the second sentence.

Commencement Information

I13Reg. 13 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

14.  In the heading to Article 6 omit “Community”.

Commencement Information

I14Reg. 14 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

15.  In Article 6—

(a)in paragraph 1—

(i)omit “in the Community”;

(ii)omit “in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 19(2)”;

(b)for paragraph 3 substitute—

“3.  “Following the establishment of the list referred to in paragraph 1, the appropriate authority may prescribe the addition of primary products to that list.”.

Commencement Information

I15Reg. 15 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

16.  In Article 7(2)—

(a)in point (a) for “competent authority of a Member State” substitute “ appropriate authority ”;

(b)for point (b) substitute—

“(b)The appropriate authority must acknowledge receipt of the application in writing to the applicant within 14 days of its receipt. The acknowledgement must state the date of receipt of the application;”;

[F6(c)for point (c) substitute—

“(c)The appropriate authority must inform the Authority of the application without delay and make the application and any supporting information supplied by the applicant available to the Authority.”.]

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I16Reg. 16 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

17.  In Article 8—

(a)in paragraph 1 in the third sentence omit “, the Commission and the Member States”;

(b)in paragraph 3 in point (b) omit “the Commission and the Member States”;

(c)in paragraph 5 for “Commission, the Member States” substitute “ appropriate authority ”.

Commencement Information

I17Reg. 17 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

18.  In the heading to Article 9 omit “Community”.

Commencement Information

I18Reg. 18 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

19.  In Article 9—

(a)for paragraphs 1 and 2 substitute—

“1.  Within three months of receiving the opinion of the Authority, the appropriate authority must take the decision whether to include a primary product in the list referred to in Article 6(1), taking account of the opinion of the Authority, the requirements of Article 4(1), any relevant provisions of retained EU law and other legitimate factors relevant to the matter under consideration. The appropriate authority must inform the applicant of its decision without delay. Where the decision is not in accordance with the opinion of the Authority, the appropriate authority must provide an explanation for the differences to the Authority and to the applicant.

2.  Where the appropriate authority decides to include a primary product in the list referred to in Article 6(1) it must prescribe the addition of that product to the list together with the details referred to in Article 6(2) and amend Regulation 1321/2013.”;

(b)in paragraph 3 omit “throughout the Community”;

(c)in paragraph 5 for “Commission” substitute “ Authority ”.

Commencement Information

I19Reg. 19 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

20.  Omit Article 10.

Commencement Information

I20Reg. 20 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

21.  In Article 11—

(a)in paragraph 2 omit “On its own initiative or following a request from a Member State or the Commission,”;

(b)for paragraph 3 substitute—

“3.  The appropriate authority must examine the opinion of the Authority without delay and take the decision whether to modify the entry for that authorisation.”;

(c)for paragraph 4 substitute—

“4.  Where the appropriate authority decides to modify the entry for that authorisation it must prescribe the modification of the entry for that product on the list and amend Regulation 1321/2013.”;

(d)omit paragraph 5;

(e)in paragraph 6 for “Commission” substitute “ Authority ”.

Commencement Information

I21Reg. 21 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

22.  In Article 12—

(a)in paragraph 1 for “Commission” substitute “ Authority ”;

(b)in paragraph 2(b) after “Authority” insert “ , or provided to the European Food Safety Authority, if provided before [F7IP completion day], ”;

(c)in paragraph 4—

(i)for “Commission” substitute “ Authority ”;

(ii)omit “and the Member States”.

Textual Amendments

F7Words in reg. 22(b) substituted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Food and Feed Hygiene and Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1504), regs. 1(2), 18(5)

Commencement Information

I22Reg. 22 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

23.  In Article 13 (4) for “Community legislation” substitute “ retained EU law ”.

Commencement Information

I23Reg. 23 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

24.  Omit Article 14.

Commencement Information

I24Reg. 24 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

25.  In Article 15—

(a)in paragraph 2—

(i)for “Commission” substitute “ Authority ”;

(ii)omit “and the Authority”;

(b)in paragraph 4, for “Commission and the Member States” substitute “ appropriate authority ”;

(c)in paragraph 5 for “Commission, the Authority and the Member States” substitute “ appropriate authority and the Authority ”;

(d)in paragraph 6—

(i)for “the Commission and the Member States” substitute “ and the appropriate authority ”;

(ii)for “Commission” substitute “ Authority ”.

Commencement Information

I25Reg. 25 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

26.  In Article 17—

(a)in paragraph 1 for “Member States” substitute “ The Authority ”;

(b)in paragraph 2 for “Commission” substitute “ appropriate authority ”;

[F8(c)for paragraph 3 substitute—

“(3) The appropriate authority may, taking account of available scientific evidence, supplement this Regulation by prescribing quality criteria for validated analytical methods referred to in point 4 of Annex 2, including substances to be measured.”.]

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I26Reg. 26 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

[F927.  The appropriate authority may, following a request to the Authority for scientific and/or technical assistance, prescribe amendments to—

(a)the Annexes; and

(b)the list referred to in Article 6(1).]

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I27Reg. 27 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

[F1028.  Omit Articles 18a and 19.]

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I28Reg. 28 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

29.  Insert a new Article 19A—

“Article 19AU.K.Regulations and devolved powers

1.  Any power to make regulations under this Regulation—

(a)so far as exercisable by a Minister of the Crown, is exercisable by statutory instrument;

(b)so far as exercisable by the Welsh Ministers, is exercisable by statutory instrument;

F11(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.  Any power to make regulations under this Regulation includes power—

(a)to make different provision in relation to different cases or classes of case (including different provision for different areas or different classes of business);

(b)to provide for such exceptions, limitations and conditions, and to make such supplementary, incidental, consequential or transitional provisions, as the appropriate authority considers necessary or expedient.

3.  [F12Any statutory instrument or Scottish statutory instrument] containing regulations under this Regulation is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution—

(a)in the case of England, of either House of Parliament;

(b)in the case of Wales, of [F13Senedd Cymru];

(c)in the case of Scotland, of the Scottish Parliament;

F14(d). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.  In this Regulation, any power—

(a)of the Secretary of State to make regulations is limited to regulations which apply in relation to England only;

(b)of the Welsh Ministers to make regulations is limited to regulations which apply in relation to Wales only;

(c)of the Scottish Ministers to make regulations is limited to regulations which apply in relation to Scotland only;

F15(d). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .”.

Textual Amendments

F11Words in reg. 29 omitted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Food and Feed Hygiene and Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1504), regs. 1(2), 18(9)(a)

F14Words in reg. 29 omitted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Food and Feed Hygiene and Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1504), regs. 1(2), 18(9)(b)(iii)

F15Words in reg. 29 omitted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Food and Feed Hygiene and Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1504), regs. 1(2), 18(9)(c)

Commencement Information

I29Reg. 29 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

30.  After Article 21 omit “This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.”.

Commencement Information

I30Reg. 30 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

31.  In Annex 1 in paragraph 1 for “Community legislation” substitute “ retained EU law ”.

Commencement Information

I31Reg. 31 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

32.  In Annex 1 in paragraph 2, in the opening words, for “Community legislation” substitute “ retained EU law ”.

Commencement Information

I32Reg. 32 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

33.  In Annex 2 in point 6 for “Scientific Committee on Food given in its report on smoke flavourings of 25 June 1993 or its latest update” substitute “ Authority ”.

Commencement Information

I33Reg. 33 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

Amendment of Commission Regulation (EC) No. 627/2006 implementing Regulation (EC) No. 2065/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards quality criteria for validated analytical methods for sampling, identification and characterisation of primary smoke productsU.K.

34.  Commission Regulation (EC) No. 627/2006 implementing Regulation (EC) No. 2065/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards quality criteria for validated analytical methods for sampling, identification and characterisation of primary smoke products is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I34Reg. 34 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

35.  After Article 2 omit “This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.”.

Commencement Information

I35Reg. 35 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

Amendment of Regulation (EC) No. 1331/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a common authorisation procedure for food additives, food enzymes and food flavouringsU.K.

36.  Regulation (EC) No. 1331/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a common authorisation procedure for food additives, food enzymes and food flavourings is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I36Reg. 36 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

37.  In Article 1—

(a)in paragraph 1 omit “within the Community”;

(b)in paragraph 2 omit “in the Community”;

(c)in paragraph 3 for “Community” substitute “ domestic ”.

Commencement Information

I37Reg. 37 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

38.  In the heading to Article 2 for “Community” substitute “ domestic ”.

Commencement Information

I38Reg. 38 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

39.  In Article 2—

(a)in paragraph 1

(i)omit “Community” the first time it occurs;

(ii)for “Community” substitute “ domestic ” the second time it occurs;

(iii)for the second sentence substitute “ The domestic list is to be updated by the appropriate authority. ”;

(iv)omit the third sentence;

(b)in paragraph 2 for “Community” substitute “ domestic ” each place it occurs;

(c)after paragraph 2 add—

“3.  “Authority” means—

(a)as regards [F16England and Wales], the Food Standards Agency;

(b)as regards Scotland, Food Standards Scotland;

4.  “prescribe”, means prescribe by regulations;

5.  “appropriate authority” means—

(a)in relation to England, the Secretary of State;

(b)in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers;

(c)in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers;

F17(d). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.  “Regulation 234/2011” means Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 234/2011 implementing Regulation (EC) No. 1331/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a common authorisation procedure for food additives, food enzymes and food flavourings;

F187.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .”.

Textual Amendments

F17Words in reg. 39(c) omitted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Food and Feed Hygiene and Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1504), regs. 1(2), 18(10)(b)

F18Words in reg. 39(c) omitted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Food and Feed Hygiene and Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1504), regs. 1(2), 18(10)(c)

Commencement Information

I39Reg. 39 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

40.  In Article 3—

(a)in paragraph 1—

(i)for “Community” substitute “ domestic ”;

(ii)for “Commission” substitute “ Authority ” the first time it occurs;

(iii)omit “by a Member State or”;

(iv)for “the implementing measures referred to in Article 9(1)(a) (hereinafter referred to as the applicant)” substitute “ Regulation 234/2011 ”;

(v)for “Commission” substitute “ appropriate authority ” the second time it occurs;

(b)in paragraph 2—

(i)for “Commission” substitute “ appropriate authority ” both places it occurs;

(ii)for “European Food Safety Authority (hereinafter referred to as the Authority)” substitute “ Authority ”;

(c)for paragraph 3 substitute—

“3.  The common procedure is to end with the appropriate authority prescribing the update, in accordance with Article 7.”;

(d)in paragraph 4 in the first subparagraph—

(i)for “Commission” substitute “ appropriate authority ”;

(ii)omit “the views of Member States”;

(iii)for “Community” substitute “ retained EU ”;

(e)in paragraph 4 in the second subparagraph—

(i)for “Commission” substitute “ appropriate authority ”;

(ii)omit “and the Member States”.

Commencement Information

I40Reg. 40 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

41.  In Article 4—

(a)in paragraph 1—

(i)in the opening words, for “Community” substitute “ domestic ”;

(ii)in the opening words, for “Commission” substitute “ appropriate authority ”;

(iii)omit “The application shall be made available to the Member States by the Commission.”;

(b)omit paragraph 2.

Commencement Information

I41Reg. 41 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

42.  In Article 5(2) for “Commission, the Member States” substitute “ appropriate authority ”.

Commencement Information

I42Reg. 42 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

43.  In Article 6—

(a)in paragraph 1 omit “and shall inform the Commission” to the end of the paragraph;

(b)in paragraph 3 omit “and to the Commission”;

(c)omit paragraph 4.

Commencement Information

I43Reg. 43 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

44.  In the heading to Article 7 for “Community” substitute “ domestic ”.

Commencement Information

I44Reg. 44 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

45.  In Article 7—

(a)for paragraph 1 substitute—

“1.  Within nine months of receiving the opinion of the Authority, the appropriate authority must take the decision whether to update the domestic list taking into account the opinion of the Authority, any relevant provisions of retained EU law and any other legitimate factors relevant to the matter under consideration.

In those cases where the Authority has not given an opinion, the nine month period starts from the date the appropriate authority receives a valid application.”;

(b)omit paragraph 2;

(c)for paragraph 3 substitute—

“3.  Where the decision is not in accordance with the opinion of the Authority, the appropriate authority must explain the reasons for its decision.”;

(d)in paragraph 4 for “shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 14(3)” substitute “ may be prescribed by the appropriate authority after seeking advice from the Authority ”;

(e)in paragraph 5—

(i)for “Community” substitute “ domestic ” in both places it occurs;

(ii)for “shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 14(4)” substitute “ may be prescribed by the appropriate authority after seeking advice from the Authority ”;

(f)omit paragraph 6.

Commencement Information

I45Reg. 45 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

46.  In Article 8—

(a)in paragraph 1—

(i)in the first sentence for “Commission” substitute “ Authority ”;

(ii)omit the third sentence;

(b)in paragraph 2 for “Commission” substitute “ Authority ”.

Commencement Information

I46Reg. 46 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

47.  In Article 9—

(a)in the opening words of paragraph 1—

(i)omit “In accordance with the regulatory procedure referred to in Article 14(2), within a period of no longer than 24 months from the adoption of each sectoral food law,”;

(ii)for “shall be adopted by the Commission” substitute “ may be prescribed by the appropriate authority after seeking advice from the Authority ”;

(b)omit paragraph 2.

Commencement Information

I47Reg. 47 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

48.  In Article 10—

(a)for “Commission” substitute “ Authority ” in both places it occurs;

(b)omit “or, where applicable, at the Authority's request”;

(c)omit “and the Member States”.

Commencement Information

I48Reg. 48 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

49.  In Article 11 for “shall ensure the transparency of its activities in accordance with Article 38 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002. In particular, it shall” substitute “ must ”.

Commencement Information

I49Reg. 49 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

50.  In Article 12—

(a)in paragraph 3—

(i)for “Commission” substitute “ Authority ”:

(ii)omit “and the Member States”;

(b)in paragraph 4 for “Commission's” substitute “Authority's”;

(c)omit paragraph 5;

(d)in paragraph 6—

(i)for “Commission, the Authority and the Member States” substitute “ appropriate authority and the Authority ”;

(ii)for “Commission” substitute “ Authority ”;

(e)in paragraph 7 for “Commission, the Authority and the Member States” substitute “ appropriate authority and the Authority ”.

Commencement Information

I50Reg. 50 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

51.  Omit Articles 13 and 14.

Commencement Information

I51Reg. 51 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

52.  Insert a new Article 14A—

“Article 14AU.K.Regulations and devolved powers

1.  Any power to make regulations under this Regulation—

(a)so far as exercisable by a Minister of the Crown, is exercisable by statutory instrument;

(b)so far as exercisable by the Welsh Ministers, is exercisable by statutory instrument;

F19(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.  Any power to make regulations under this Regulation includes power—

(a)to make different provision in relation to different cases or classes of case (including different provision for different areas or different classes of business);

(b)to provide for such exceptions, limitations and conditions, and to make such supplementary, incidental, consequential or transitional provisions, as the appropriate authority considers necessary or expedient.

3.  [F20Any statutory instrument or Scottish statutory instrument] containing regulations under this Regulation is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution—

(a)in the case of England, of either House of Parliament;

(b)in the case of Wales, of [F21Senedd Cymru];

(c)in the case of Scotland, of the Scottish Parliament;

F22(d). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.  In this Regulation, any power—

(a)of the Secretary of State to make regulations is limited to regulations which apply in relation to England only;

(b)of the Welsh Ministers to make regulations is limited to regulations which apply in relation to Wales only;

(c)of the Scottish Ministers to make regulations is limited to regulations which apply in relation to Scotland only;

F23(d). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .”.

Textual Amendments

F19Words in reg. 52 omitted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Food and Feed Hygiene and Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1504), regs. 1(2), 18(11)(a)

F23Words in reg. 52 omitted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Food and Feed Hygiene and Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1504), regs. 1(2), 18(11)(c)

Commencement Information

I52Reg. 52 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

53.  Omit Article 15.

Commencement Information

I53Reg. 53 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

54.  After Article 16 omit “This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.”.

Commencement Information

I54Reg. 54 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

Amendment of Regulation (EC) No. 1332/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on food enzymes and amending Council Directive 83/417/EEC, Council Regulation (EC) No. 1493/1999, Directive 2000/13/EC, Council Directive 2001/112/EC and Regulation (EC) No. 258/97U.K.

55.  Regulation (EC) No. 1332/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on food enzymes and amending Council Directive 83/417/EEC, Council Regulation (EC) No. 1493/1999, Directive 2000/13/EC, Council Directive 2001/112/EC and Regulation (EC) No. 258/97 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I55Reg. 55 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

56.  In Article 1—

(a)in the first paragraph omit “internal”;

(b)in the second paragraph at point (a) for “Community” substitute “ domestic ”.

Commencement Information

I56Reg. 56 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

57.  In Article 2(3) omit “Community”.

Commencement Information

I57Reg. 57 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

58.  In Article 3(2) at the end insert—

“(c)“Authority” means—

(i)as regards [F24England and Wales], the Food Standards Agency;

(ii)as regards Scotland, Food Standards Scotland;”.

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I58Reg. 58 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

59.  In the heading to Chapter 2 for “Community” substitute “ Domestic ”.

Commencement Information

I59Reg. 59 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

60.  In the heading to Article 4 for “Community” substitute “ Domestic ”.

Commencement Information

I60Reg. 60 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

61.  In Article 4 for “Community” substitute “ domestic ”.

Commencement Information

I61Reg. 61 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

62.  In the heading to Article 6 for “Community” substitute “ domestic ”.

Commencement Information

I62Reg. 62 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

63.  In Article 6 for “Community” substitute “ domestic ”.

Commencement Information

I63Reg. 63 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

64.  In the heading to Article 7 for “Community” substitute “ domestic ”.

Commencement Information

I64Reg. 64 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

65.  In Article 7 for “Community” substitute “ domestic ” in each place it occurs.

Commencement Information

I65Reg. 65 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

66.  In Article 8 for “Community” substitute “ domestic ” in both places it occurs.

Commencement Information

I66Reg. 66 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

67.  Omit Article 9.

Commencement Information

I67Reg. 67 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

68.  In Article 10

(a)in paragraph 1 in the last sentence for “a language easily understandable to purchasers” substitute “ English, or in English and Welsh ”;

(b)omit paragraph 2.

Commencement Information

I68Reg. 68 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

69.  In Article 11(1)(g) for “Community” substitute “ retained EU ”.

Commencement Information

I69Reg. 69 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

70.  In Article 14—

(a)in paragraph 1 for “Commission” substitute “ Authority ”;

(b)in paragraph 2—

(i)for “European Food Safety Authority (hereinafter referred to as the Authority)” substitute “ Authority ”;

(ii)for “Commission” substitute “ Authority ”;

(c)in paragraph 3—

(i)in the first sentence for “Commission” substitute “ Authority ”.

(ii)omit the second sentence.

Commencement Information

I70Reg. 70 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

71.  Omit Article 15.

Commencement Information

I71Reg. 71 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

72.  Insert a new Article 15A—

“Article 15AU.K.Regulations and devolved powers

1.  Any power to make regulations under this Regulation—

(a)so far as exercisable by a Minister of the Crown, is exercisable by statutory instrument;

(b)so far as exercisable by the Welsh Ministers, is exercisable by statutory instrument;

F25(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.  Any power to make regulations under this Regulation includes power—

(a)to make different provision in relation to different cases or classes of case (including different provision for different areas or different classes of business);

(b)to provide for such exceptions, limitations and conditions, and to make such supplementary, incidental, consequential or transitional provisions, as the appropriate authority considers necessary or expedient.

3.  [F26Any statutory instrument or Scottish statutory instrument] containing regulations under this Regulation is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution—

(a)in the case of England, of either House of Parliament;

(b)in the case of Wales, of [F27Senedd Cymru];

(c)in the case of Scotland, of the Scottish Parliament;

F28(d). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.  In this Regulation, any power—

(a)of the Secretary of State to make regulations is limited to regulations which apply in relation to England only;

(b)of the Welsh Ministers to make regulations is limited to regulations which apply in relation to Wales only;

(c)of the Scottish Ministers to make regulations is limited to regulations which apply in relation to Scotland only;

F29(d). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .”.

Textual Amendments

F25Words in reg. 72 omitted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Food and Feed Hygiene and Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1504), regs. 1(2), 18(13)(a)

F29Words in reg. 72 omitted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Food and Feed Hygiene and Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1504), regs. 1(2), 18(13)(c)

Commencement Information

I72Reg. 72 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

73.  Omit Article 16.

Commencement Information

I73Reg. 73 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

74.  In the heading to Article 17 for “Community” substitute “ domestic ”.

Commencement Information

I74Reg. 74 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

75.  In Article 17—

(a)in paragraph 1 for “Community” substitute “ domestic ”;

(b)in paragraph 2—

(i)in the first subparagraph for “Community” substitute “ domestic ”;

(ii)for the second subparagraph substitute—

“The deadline for submitting such applications is to be prescribed by the appropriate authority.”;

(c)in paragraph 3—

(i)in the first subparagraph—

(aa)for “Commission” substitute “ Authority ”;

(bb)for “Community” substitute “ domestic ”;

(ii)in the second subparagraph for “Commission” substitute “ appropriate authority ”;

(d)in paragraph 4—

(i)in the first subparagraph—

(aa)for “Community” substitute “ domestic ”;

(bb)for “Commission” substitute “ appropriate authority ”;

(ii)in the second subparagraph at point (b)—

(aa)for “Commission” substitute “ appropriate authority ”;

(bb)for “Community” substitute “ domestic ”;

(e)in paragraph 5 for “shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 15(3)” substitute “ are to be prescribed by the appropriate authority ”.

Commencement Information

I75Reg. 75 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

76.  In Article 18 for “Community” substitute “ domestic ”.

Commencement Information

I76Reg. 76 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

77.  In Article 24 in the second paragraph—

(i)for “Community” substitute “ domestic ”;

(ii)omit “in the Member States”.

Commencement Information

I77Reg. 77 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

78.  After Article 24 omit “This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.”.

Commencement Information

I78Reg. 78 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

Amendment of Regulation (EC) No. 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on food additivesU.K.

79.  Regulation (EC) No. 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on food additives is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I79Reg. 79 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

80.  In Article 1—

(a)in the first paragraph omit “internal”;

(b)in the second paragraph for “Community” substitute “ domestic ”.

Commencement Information

I80Reg. 80 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

81.  In Article 2—

(a)in paragraph 2(b) for “Community rules” substitute “ retained EU law ”;

(b)in paragraph 3 for “Community” substitute “ domestic ”;

(c)in paragraph 4, in the opening words, for “Community rules” substitute “ retained EU law ”.

Commencement Information

I81Reg. 81 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

82.  At the end of Article 3 insert—

“(i)“Authority” means—

(i)as regards [F30England and Wales], the Food Standards Agency;

(ii)as regards Scotland, Food Standards Scotland;”.

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I82Reg. 82 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

83.  In the heading to Chapter 2 for “Community” substitute “ Domestic ”.

Commencement Information

I83Reg. 83 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

84.  In the heading to Article 4 for “Community” substitute “ Domestic ”.

Commencement Information

I84Reg. 84 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

85.  In Article 4 for “Community” substitute “ domestic ” both places it occurs.

Commencement Information

I85Reg. 85 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

86.  In the heading to Article 6 for “Community” substitute “ Domestic ”.

Commencement Information

I86Reg. 86 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

87.  In Article 6 for “Community” substitute “ domestic ” in each place it occurs.

Commencement Information

I87Reg. 87 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

88.  In Article 7 for “Community” substitute “ domestic ”.

Commencement Information

I88Reg. 88 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

89.  In Article 8 for “Community” substitute “ domestic ”.

Commencement Information

I89Reg. 89 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

90.  In Article 9(2) for “shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 28(3)” substitute “ are to be prescribed by the appropriate authority ”.

Commencement Information

I90Reg. 90 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

91.  In the heading to Article 10 for “Community” substitute “ domestic ”.

Commencement Information

I91Reg. 91 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

92.  In Article 10 for “Community” substitute “ domestic ” in each place it occurs.

Commencement Information

I92Reg. 92 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

93.  In the heading to Article 12 for “Community” substitute “ domestic ”.

Commencement Information

I93Reg. 93 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

94.  In Article 12 for “Community” substitute “ domestic ” both places it occurs.

Commencement Information

I94Reg. 94 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

95.  In Article 13 for “Community” substitute “ domestic ” both places it occurs.

Commencement Information

I95Reg. 95 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

96.  In Article 14 for “Community” substitute “ domestic ”.

Commencement Information

I96Reg. 96 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

97.  Omit Article 19.

Commencement Information

I97Reg. 97 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

98.  Omit Article 20.

Commencement Information

I98Reg. 98 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

99.  In Article 21—

(a)in paragraph 1 in the last sentence for “a language easily understandable to purchasers” substitute “ English, or in English and Welsh ”;

(b)omit paragraph 2.

Commencement Information

I99Reg. 99 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

100.  In Article 22(1)(g) for “Community” substitute “ retained EU ”.

Commencement Information

I100Reg. 100 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

101.  In Article 23(4) omit the second sentence.

Commencement Information

I101Reg. 101 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

102.  In Article 24(3)—

(a)after “measures” insert “ prescribed by the appropriate authority ”;

(b)omit “in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 28(4)”.

Commencement Information

I102Reg. 102 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

103.  In Article 26—

(a)in paragraph 1 for “Commission” substitute “ Authority ”;

(b)in paragraph 2—

(i)for “Commission” substitute “ Authority ”;

(ii)omit the second sentence.

Commencement Information

I103Reg. 103 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

104.  Omit Articles 27 and 28.

Commencement Information

I104Reg. 104 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

105.  Insert a new Article 28A—

“Article 28AU.K.Regulations and devolved powers

1.  Any power to make regulations under this Regulation—

(a)so far as exercisable by a Minister of the Crown, is exercisable by statutory instrument;

(b)so far as exercisable by the Welsh Ministers, is exercisable by statutory instrument;

F31(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.  Any power to make regulations under this Regulation includes power—

(a)to make different provision in relation to different cases or classes of case (including different provision for different areas or different classes of business);

(b)to provide for such exceptions, limitations and conditions, and to make such supplementary, incidental, consequential or transitional provisions, as the appropriate authority considers necessary or expedient.

3.  [F32Any statutory instrument or Scottish statutory instrument] containing regulations under this Regulation is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution—

(a)in the case of England, of either House of Parliament;

(b)in the case of Wales, of [F33Senedd Cymru];

(c)in the case of Scotland, of the Scottish Parliament;

F34(d). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.  In this Regulation, any power—

(a)of the Secretary of State to make regulations is limited to regulations which apply in relation to England only;

(b)of the Welsh Ministers to make regulations is limited to regulations which apply in relation to Wales only;

(c)of the Scottish Ministers to make regulations is limited to regulations which apply in relation to Scotland only;

F35(d). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .”.

Textual Amendments

F31Words in reg. 105 omitted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Food and Feed Hygiene and Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1504), regs. 1(2), 18(15)(a)

F34Words in reg. 105 omitted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Food and Feed Hygiene and Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1504), regs. 1(2), 18(15)(b)(iii)

F35Words in reg. 105 omitted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Food and Feed Hygiene and Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1504), regs. 1(2), 18(15)(c)

Commencement Information

I105Reg. 105 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

106.  Omit Article 29.

Commencement Information

I106Reg. 106 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

107.  Omit Article 30(5).

Commencement Information

I107Reg. 107 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

108.  In Article 31 in the first paragraph—

(a)for “Community” substitute “ domestic ”;

(b)for “Annexes to Directives 94/35/EC, 94/36/EC and 95/2/EC” substitute “ existing lists ”;

(c)for “shall be adopted by the Commission in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 28(4)” substitute “ are to be prescribed by the appropriate authority ”.

Commencement Information

I108Reg. 108 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

109.  Omit Article 32.

Commencement Information

I109Reg. 109 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

110.  In Article 34 in the last paragraph for “Community” substitute “ domestic ”.

Commencement Information

I110Reg. 110 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

111.  After Article 35 omit “This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.”.

Commencement Information

I111Reg. 111 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

112.  In the heading to Annex 2 for “Union” substitute “ Domestic ”.

Commencement Information

I112Reg. 112 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

113.  In Annex 2—

(a)in Part A, paragraph 1 for “Union” substitute “ domestic ”.

(b)in Part E point 04.1.1—

(i)in the entry for E172 omit “the Union legislation and/or national”;

(ii)in the entry for E464 omit “the Union legislation and/or national”.

Commencement Information

I113Reg. 113 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

114.  In the heading to Annex 3 for “Union” substitute “ Domestic ”.

Commencement Information

I114Reg. 114 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

115.  Omit Annex 4.

Commencement Information

I115Reg. 115 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

Amendment to Regulation (EC) No. 1334/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on flavourings and certain food ingredients with flavouring properties for use in and on foods and amending Council Regulation (EEC) No. 1601/91, Regulations (EC) No. 2232/96 and (EC) No. 110/2008 and Directive 2000/13/ECU.K.

116.  Regulation (EC) No. 1334/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on flavourings and certain food ingredients with flavouring properties for use in and on foods and amending Council Regulation (EEC) No. 1601/91, Regulations (EC) No. 2232/96 and (EC) No. 110/2008 and Directive 2000/13/EC is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I116Reg. 116 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

117.  In Article 1—

(a)in the first paragraph omit “internal”;

(b)in the second paragraph for “Community” substitute “ domestic ” in both places it occurs.

Commencement Information

I117Reg. 117 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

118.  At the end of Article 3(2)(k) add—

“(l)“Authority” means—

(i)as regards [F36England and Wales], the Food Standards Agency;

(ii)as regards Scotland, Food Standards Scotland.”.

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I118Reg. 118 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

119.  For Article 6(3) substitute—

“3.  Detailed rules for the implementation of paragraph 2 may be prescribed by the appropriate authority.”.

Commencement Information

I119Reg. 119 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

120.  In Article 8(2)—

(a)for “Commission, a Member State” substitute “ appropriate authority ”;

(b)for “Commission shall adopt” substitute “ appropriate authority is to prescribe ”;

(c)omit “in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 21(3)”;

(d)omit the final sentence.

Commencement Information

I120Reg. 120 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

121.  In the heading to Chapter 3 for “Community” substitute “ Domestic ”.

Commencement Information

I121Reg. 121 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

122.  In the heading to Article 10 for “Community” substitute “ Domestic ”.

Commencement Information

I122Reg. 122 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

123.  In Article 10 for “Community” substitute “ domestic ”.

Commencement Information

I123Reg. 123 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

124.  In the heading to Article 11 for “Community” substitute “ Domestic ”.

Commencement Information

I124Reg. 124 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

125.  In Article 11 for “Community” substitute “ domestic ” in each place it occurs.

Commencement Information

I125Reg. 125 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

126.  In Article 12 for “Community” substitute “ domestic ” in both places it occurs.

Commencement Information

I126Reg. 126 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

127.  Omit Article 13.

Commencement Information

I127Reg. 127 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

128.  In Article 14—

(a)in paragraph 1 in the last sentence for “a language easily understandable to purchasers” substitute “ English, or in English and Welsh ”;

(b)omit paragraph 2.

Commencement Information

I128Reg. 128 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

129.  In Article 15(1)(g) for “Community” substitute “ retained EU ”.

Commencement Information

I129Reg. 129 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

130.  In Article 19—

(a)in paragraph 1—

(i)for “Commission” substitute “ Authority ”;

(ii)for “Community” substitute “ United Kingdom ”;

(iii)omit the second subparagraph;

(b)in paragraph 2 for “Commission” substitute “ Authority ”;

(c)in paragraph 3 for “Commission” substitute “ Authority ”;

(d)omit paragraph 4.

Commencement Information

I130Reg. 130 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

131.  Omit Articles 20 and 21.

Commencement Information

I131Reg. 131 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

132.  Insert a new Article 21A—

“Article 21AU.K.Regulations and devolved powers

1.  Any power to make regulations under this Regulation—

(a)so far as exercisable by a Minister of the Crown, is exercisable by statutory instrument;

(b)so far as exercisable by the Welsh Ministers, is exercisable by statutory instrument;

F37(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.  Any power to make regulations under this Regulation includes power—

(a)to make different provision in relation to different cases or classes of case (including different provision for different areas or different classes of business);

(b)to provide for such exceptions, limitations and conditions, and to make such supplementary, incidental, consequential or transitional provisions, as the appropriate authority considers necessary or expedient.

3.  [F38Any statutory instrument or Scottish statutory instrument] containing regulations under this Regulation is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution—

(a)in the case of England, of either House of Parliament;

(b)in the case of Wales, of [F39Senedd Cymru];

(c)in the case of Scotland, of the Scottish Parliament;

F40(d). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.  In this Regulation, any power—

(a)of the Secretary of State to make regulations is limited to regulations which apply in relation to England only;

(b)of the Welsh Ministers to make regulations is limited to regulations which apply in relation to Wales only;

(c)of the Scottish Ministers to make regulations is limited to regulations which apply in relation to Scotland only;

F41(d). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .”.

Textual Amendments

F37Words in reg. 132 omitted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Food and Feed Hygiene and Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1504), regs. 1(2), 18(17)(a)

F40Words in reg. 132 omitted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Food and Feed Hygiene and Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1504), regs. 1(2), 18(17)(b)(iii)

F41Words in reg. 132 omitted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Food and Feed Hygiene and Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1504), regs. 1(2), 18(17)(c)

Commencement Information

I132Reg. 132 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

133.  In Article 22—

(a)In the first paragraph for “adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 21(3)” substitute “ prescribed by the appropriate authority ”;

(b)omit the second paragraph.

Commencement Information

I133Reg. 133 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

134.  Omit Article 23.

Commencement Information

I134Reg. 134 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

135.  Omit Article 25.

Commencement Information

I135Reg. 135 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

136.  After Article 30 omit “This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.”.

Commencement Information

I136Reg. 136 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

137.  In the heading to Annex 1 and in the heading to Part A of Annex 1 for “Union” substitute “ domestic ”.

Commencement Information

I137Reg. 137 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

138.  In Annex 1, Part A, Section 1, in the paragraph that begins with the words “Column 8 (Footnotes):” for “Union” substitute “ domestic ”.

Commencement Information

I138Reg. 138 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

Amendment to Regulation (EU) No. 234/2011 implementing Regulation (EC) No. 1331/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a common authorisation procedure for food additives, food enzymes and food flavouringsU.K.

139.  Regulation (EU) No. 234/2011 implementing Regulation (EC) No. 1331/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a common authorisation procedure for food additives, food enzymes and food flavourings is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I139Reg. 139 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

140.  In Article 3—

(a)in paragraph 1—

(i)in the first sentence for “Commission” substitute “ appropriate authority ”;

(ii)for the second sentence substitute “ The applicant must take into account any practical guidance on the submission of applications made available by the Authority. ”;

(b)omit paragraph 2.

Commencement Information

I140Reg. 140 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

141.  In Article 4—

(a)in point (g) for “the Union legislation” substitute “ retained EU law ”;

(b)in point (i) for “the Union legislation” substitute “ retained EU law ”.

Commencement Information

I141Reg. 141 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

142.  In Article 5—

(a)in paragraph 3 omit “(The EFSA Journal)”;

(b)in paragraph 7 in the second subparagraph for “Union” substitute “ United Kingdom ”.

Commencement Information

I142Reg. 142 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

143.  in Article 6(1)(g) for “Union” substitute “ domestic ”.

Commencement Information

I143Reg. 143 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

144.  In Article 7(2)(f) for “Union” substitute “ domestic ”.

Commencement Information

I144Reg. 144 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

145.  In Article 9(2)(f) omit “as described in the Authority's guidance document on food enzymes”.

Commencement Information

I145Reg. 145 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

146.  In Article 10(1)(e) for “Union” substitute “ domestic ”.

Commencement Information

I146Reg. 146 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

147.  In Article 12—

(a)in paragraph 1 for “Commission” substitute “ Authority ”;

(b)in paragraph 2 for “Commission shall, where necessary, request the Authority” substitute “ Authority is ”;

(c)in paragraph 3—

(i)in the first subparagraph—

(aa)omit the first sentence;

(bb)in the second sentence for “Authority's letter is received by the Commission” substitute “ application is received by the Authority ”;

(ii)in the second subparagraph for “Union” substitute “ domestic ”;

(d)in paragraph 4—

(i)for “Union” substitute “ domestic ”;

(ii)for “Commission” substitute “ Authority ” in both places it occurs;

(e)in paragraph 5 in the second sentence—

(i)for “Commission” substitute “ Authority ”;

(ii)omit “the Member States and the Authority”.

Commencement Information

I147Reg. 147 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

148.  In Article 13(1)(c) omit “European”.

Commencement Information

I148Reg. 148 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

149.  Omit Article 13(2).

Commencement Information

I149Reg. 149 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

150.  After Article 14 omit “This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.”.

Commencement Information

I150Reg. 150 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

151.  In the Annex in the Model Letter accompanying an application for Food Additives—

(a)for “European Commission Directorate General Directorate Unit” substitute “ appropriate authority ”;

(b)for “in the European Union” substitute “ in the United Kingdom ”;

(c)for “EU list” substitute “ domestic list ”.

Commencement Information

I151Reg. 151 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

152.  In the Annex in the Model Letter accompanying an application for Food Enzymes—

(a)for “European Commission Directorate General Directorate Unit” substitute “ appropriate authority ”;

(b)for “in the European Union” substitute “ in the United Kingdom ”;

(c)for “EU list” substitute “ domestic list ”.

Commencement Information

I152Reg. 152 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

153.  In the Annex in the Model Letter accompanying an application for Flavourings—

(a)for “European Commission Directorate General Directorate Unit” substitute “ appropriate authority ”;

(b)for “in the European Union” substitute “ in the United Kingdom ”;

(c)for “EU list” substitute “ domestic list ”.

Commencement Information

I153Reg. 153 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

Amendment to Commission Regulation (EU) No. 231/2012 laying down specifications for food additives listed in Annexes 2 and 3 to Regulation (EC) No. 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the CouncilU.K.

154.  Commission Regulation (EU) No. 231/2012 laying down specifications for food additives listed in Annexes 2 and 3 to Regulation (EC) No. 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I154Reg. 154 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

155.  After Article 4 omit “This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.”.

Commencement Information

I155Reg. 155 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

Amendment to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 872/2012 adopting the list of flavouring substances provided for by Regulation (EC) No. 2232/96 of the European Parliament and of the Council introducing it in Annex 1 to Regulation (EC) No. 1334/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Commission Regulation (EC) No.1565/2000 and Commission Decision 1999/217/ECU.K.

156.  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 872/2012 adopting the list of flavouring substances provided for by Regulation (EC) No. 2232/96 of the European Parliament and of the Council introducing it in Annex 1 to Regulation (EC) No. 1334/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Commission Regulation (EC) No.1565/2000 and Commission Decision 1999/217/EC is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I156Reg. 156 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

157.  In Article 1—

(a)in point (a) for “Union” substitute “ domestic ”;

(b)in point (b) —

(i)in the first sentence omit “at Union level”;

(ii)in the second sentence for “Union” substitute “ domestic ”;

(c)in point (c) —

(i)in the first sentence omit “at Union level”;

(ii)in the second sentence for “Union” substitute “ domestic ”.

Commencement Information

I157Reg. 157 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

158.  In Article 4 for “Union” substitute “ domestic ”.

Commencement Information

I158Reg. 158 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

159.  In Article 5 for “Union” substitute “ domestic ”.

Commencement Information

I159Reg. 159 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

160.  Omit Article 6(2).

Commencement Information

I160Reg. 160 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

161.  In Article 7 omit the second sentence.

Commencement Information

I161Reg. 161 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

162.  Omit Article 9.

Commencement Information

I162Reg. 162 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

163.  After Article 10 omit the words “This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.”.

Commencement Information

I163Reg. 163 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

Amendment to Commission Regulation (EU) No. 873/2012 on transitional measures concerning the Union list of flavourings and source materials set out in Annex 1 to Regulation (EC) No. 1334/2008 of the European Parliament and of the CouncilU.K.

164.  Commission Regulation (EU) No. 873/2012 on transitional measures concerning the Union list of flavourings and source materials set out in Annex 1 to Regulation (EC) No. 1334/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I164Reg. 164 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

165.  After Article 6 omit the words “This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.”.

Commencement Information

I165Reg. 165 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

Amendment to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 1321/2013 establishing the Union list of authorised smoke flavouring primary products for use as such in or on foods and/or for the production of derived smoke flavouringsU.K.

166.  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 1321/2013 establishing the Union list of authorised smoke flavouring primary products for use as such in or on foods and/or for the production of derived smoke flavourings is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I166Reg. 166 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

167.  In Article 1 omit “in the Union”.

Commencement Information

I167Reg. 167 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

168.  After Article 2 omit the following words “This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.”.

Commencement Information

I168Reg. 168 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

169.  In the heading to the Annex for “Union” substitute “ domestic ”.

Commencement Information

I169Reg. 169 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

PART 4U.K.Revocation of retained direct EU legislation

Revocation of Commission Regulation (EU) No. 257/2010 setting up a programme for the re-evaluation of approved food additives in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on food additivesU.K.

170.  Commission Regulation (EU) No.257/2010 setting up a programme for the re-evaluation of approved food additives in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on food additives is revoked.

Commencement Information

I170Reg. 170 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1

Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.

Seema Kennedy

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State,

Department of Health and Social Care